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marines clash with taliban fighters in southern afghanistan. the latest coming (announcer) if you want directions to the stadium, push here. if you want to see the weatheahead, push here. if you want to access 10 gigs of music you just downloaded to your hard drive, push here. and if you want to pull away from it all, you can push here. the all-new-40-gig hard drive nav and entertainment system on the 2010 lacrosse. from buick. it's the new class of world class. >> u.s. troops are engaging in their first major operation in afghanistan since president obama announced more troops are on the way. a thousand marines are trying to push the talian from their stronghold in southern afghanistan. it's an area they have never been able to hold because they have not had enough troops. the president's visor's defended plans to double the amount of troops in the area. the plan is for troops to store withdrawing in july of 2011 and critics say setting a date is a bad idea. russians are remembering the victims of the country's worst fire in decades. services
marines clash with taliban fighters in southern afghanistan. the latest coming (announcer) if you want directions to the stadium, push here. if you want to see the weatheahead, push here. if you want to access 10 gigs of music you just downloaded to your hard drive, push here. and if you want to pull away from it all, you can push here. the all-new-40-gig hard drive nav and entertainment system on the 2010 lacrosse. from buick. it's the new class of world class. >> u.s. troops are...
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. >> and the soldiers going to afghanistan say goodbye to their loved ones. >> endure the temperatures, because it will be awhile before they climbed as high again. >>> son guantanamo terror suspects michael rural illinois home. -- might call rural illinois home. >>s diana explains, it is not without its critics. >> this is a great opportunity. >> the senior senator and governor praised the president's decision to transport dozens of detainee's to thompson correctional center. it is a good step to keep his promise. at republican lawmakers criticize the plan for jeopardize in the nation goes to charity. -- an uprising the nation's security -- jeopardizing the nation's security. >> problems have kept the security facility mostly empty since it was built in 2001. thompson will house both federal inmates in detainee's. at some of whom will not be tried, but have deemed -- been deemed too dangerous to believe -- release. >> it was a waste of money if they are not going to do anything with it. i just want to see it open. dodge detainee's will not arrive any time soon. oicials must work with
. >> and the soldiers going to afghanistan say goodbye to their loved ones. >> endure the temperatures, because it will be awhile before they climbed as high again. >>> son guantanamo terror suspects michael rural illinois home. -- might call rural illinois home. >>s diana explains, it is not without its critics. >> this is a great opportunity. >> the senior senator and governor praised the president's decision to transport dozens of detainee's to thompson...
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jeremy austin was wounded in afghanistan in april. he thinks the troops will appreciate the president's action appeare. >> that is a very good show of support on behalf of president obama. >> the question comes -- the action comes while there is a question on whether to increase troops in afghanistan. the president made his first public statement about the dover trip. >> today was a sobering reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices that our young men and women in uniform are engaging in every single day. >> there is significant support for a troop surge. >> let's help them. >> you're going to commit troops and use what force is necessary to get the job done. >> but others do not see an enhanced presence as a positive thing. >> we are fighting a war that we do not need to. these people could be home with their families. >> president obama is currently delivery with commanders on whether or not to beef up troops. he will likely announce his decision after the afghan election. >> october is now the deadliest month for americans in afghan
jeremy austin was wounded in afghanistan in april. he thinks the troops will appreciate the president's action appeare. >> that is a very good show of support on behalf of president obama. >> the question comes -- the action comes while there is a question on whether to increase troops in afghanistan. the president made his first public statement about the dover trip. >> today was a sobering reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices that our young men and women in uniform are...
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troops who have lost their lives in afghanistan and iraq. but tonight, we ask, what about the men who made it home? it's a different kind of expedition. this time, no sniper fire or ieds to worry about. just the sounds of the colorado river's rushing waters. it's a program called "outward bound for veterans." designed to help returning warriors come to terms with civilian life. >> when i was in afghanistan, i watched people die for each other. and i come back to a society that honks at me if i've taken too long to make a right hand turn. >> reporter: for many of these guys, surviving the war was the easy part. it's life at home that's hard. >> i didn't get the feedback i was expecting coming home from people. they just kind of give me that blank stare, like, the uh-huh. wow, yeah, that must have sucked, okay. and then they go back into their daily routine of bitching. that was tough to adjust to. >> reporter: their new mission? to enjoy themselves. >> being isolated in this remote canyon, water all around, clutches all around, you know? no p
troops who have lost their lives in afghanistan and iraq. but tonight, we ask, what about the men who made it home? it's a different kind of expedition. this time, no sniper fire or ieds to worry about. just the sounds of the colorado river's rushing waters. it's a program called "outward bound for veterans." designed to help returning warriors come to terms with civilian life. >> when i was in afghanistan, i watched people die for each other. and i come back to a society that...
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this is crucial for this crew you are watching as they head into afghanistan. fuel supplies are rare on the ground, so they have to have enough fuel to get to there and back, a minimum of 11 hours each way. and with this, sometimes as much as 6 feet off of the nose, this is a precision flying. the captain is behind the controls. >> whatever the tanker is doing, i am trying to emulate and stay with him. >> all clear. >> but the fancy flying is far from over. the final approach to the airfield requires giant planes to take evasive maneuvers, banking hard side to side. >> it is more dangerous, so we kept our speed up and went in deeper than normal. this is to avoid anything in the area that might not like us. >> it moves quickly once they are on the ground, some moments after we landed, crews were getting ready to unload all of it, and we were told we had to suit up into body armor. make no mistake. this is a war zone. kris van cleave, abc7 news. >> and kris is writing a blog. just go to the website. [ male announcer ] looking for a price that starts low and stays
this is crucial for this crew you are watching as they head into afghanistan. fuel supplies are rare on the ground, so they have to have enough fuel to get to there and back, a minimum of 11 hours each way. and with this, sometimes as much as 6 feet off of the nose, this is a precision flying. the captain is behind the controls. >> whatever the tanker is doing, i am trying to emulate and stay with him. >> all clear. >> but the fancy flying is far from over. the final approach...
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the defense secretary may have tipped his hand about whether he wants more troops in afghanistan. >>> baby policy. o are health insurance companies trying to influence women's decisions about having children? >>> and the story of a little boy who overcame a life challenge of his own to save his teacher's life. >>> good evening. we start tonight with what is to say the least a very bizarre story. involving what looks like a flying saucer, no less. we got a report this afternoon that a 6-year-old colorado boy was in a box attached to this experimental helium balloon built by his dad. some way, it broke its tether, rose to 7,000 feet, traveled 50 miles. the military was on alert. when it finally landed, there was no boy. where was he? all a bizarre story. here's david muir. >> reporter: for two hours this afternoon, news helicopters had their cameras trained on this silver balloon flying, fueled by helium, as it drifted through the skies over colorado. the fear, that this 6-year-old boy named falcon was inside, after one of his broers told their parents he'd seen falcon climb inside befo
the defense secretary may have tipped his hand about whether he wants more troops in afghanistan. >>> baby policy. o are health insurance companies trying to influence women's decisions about having children? >>> and the story of a little boy who overcame a life challenge of his own to save his teacher's life. >>> good evening. we start tonight with what is to say the least a very bizarre story. involving what looks like a flying saucer, no less. we got a report this...
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and to rebuild afghanistan's infrastructure, u.s. funds will have to bypass the consider cy administration and go to local governments. >> the days of providing a blank check are over. >> reporter: the surge will bring the total of troops to about 100,000. with the first wave of new arrivals on the ground as early as christmas. reaction from those who serve was mixed. first lieutenant dan bershinsky, a west point graduate, who lost both legs in afghanistan, supports the president. >> the troops will be a plus. it will be a nice increase in manpower. and hopefully everyone gets to come home. >> reporter: but one marine says he's skeptical. >> and flooding them with 30,000 of our guys. i'm not understanding that too well. obama's going to do what he's going to do. and we're going to go over there and get it done. >> reporter: defense secretary robert gits and secretary of state hillary clinton go to capitol hill later this morning to sell this plan to congress. but there's skepticism from republicans and democrats. jeremy and vinita. >
and to rebuild afghanistan's infrastructure, u.s. funds will have to bypass the consider cy administration and go to local governments. >> the days of providing a blank check are over. >> reporter: the surge will bring the total of troops to about 100,000. with the first wave of new arrivals on the ground as early as christmas. reaction from those who serve was mixed. first lieutenant dan bershinsky, a west point graduate, who lost both legs in afghanistan, supports the president....
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. >> haunt again, we are having to about another local soldier had died in afghanistan. sergeant david williams died saturday. he was a side to join a base that was out in washington death is his cause of investigation, the second die in just a week. >> a frightening fire in prince george's county since one person l tonight.pita out over the city this evening fire ripped through a town house. one resident was taken to the h minor burns on his arms with several families homeless tonight. >> one man in custody and the loose following that killed ase police officer. the patrol car ran off the road during the chase on interstate 95. the 24-year-old who was a the car that more chasing is in custody and man're looking for this camera at a gas station. they think he was the driver. >> in the tropics appear to be roiling once again. the question is, where will let go after that? the meteorologist and joins us. >> upgraded to a tropical storm, have right nowe continuing to turn in slowly movingnd the west in the next 48 hours. take a look at the latest map t shows you the progres
. >> haunt again, we are having to about another local soldier had died in afghanistan. sergeant david williams died saturday. he was a side to join a base that was out in washington death is his cause of investigation, the second die in just a week. >> a frightening fire in prince george's county since one person l tonight.pita out over the city this evening fire ripped through a town house. one resident was taken to the h minor burns on his arms with several families homeless...
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>> jim sciutto, in afghanistan. today's casualties come as president obama decides his next step, whether to send more troops and when. he talked about the weight of that as he addressed young men and women in jacksonville today. >> i will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way. i won't risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary. and if it is necessary, we will back you up to the hilt. >> and sources tell our white house correspondent jake tapper that the president's announcement on a new afghanistan strategy likely will come between the afghan runoff election november 7th and the president's departure for japan november 11th. they say the president is leaning towards sending more troops but likely, not the strategy requires 40,000 more troops requested by general stanley mcchrystal. and tonight on "nighine" there will be a report on the dangerous helicopter missions that take place in afghanistan. >>> in iraq, the stunning twin bombings that tore through the heart of baghdad yesterday.
>> jim sciutto, in afghanistan. today's casualties come as president obama decides his next step, whether to send more troops and when. he talked about the weight of that as he addressed young men and women in jacksonville today. >> i will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way. i won't risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary. and if it is necessary, we will back you up to the hilt. >> and sources tell our white house correspondent jake tapper...
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for eight years now, american troops have been fighting inside afghanistan. but never before has this prospect of success looked so grim. >> as the president decides what to do next, pentagon has tallied up a nearly $300 billion tab just for the war in afghanistan, as the soldiers killed there, approaches 900. >> we'll get to john hendren in washington. but first, nick schifrin, in kabul. what have they been saying about eight years of presence there? >> reporter: they've been taking polls of afghans since the war began. and one stat, i think has been happening in the last few years. in 2005, 70% of afghans thought their country w w headed in the right direction. today, that number, is less than half. eight years ago today, the u.s. struck back after the attacks of 9/11. women could lift their burqas and go to school again. it took the u.s. a month to win after the invasion. but after eight years, it is losing much of the country. for millions here, the war has been a huge disappointment. less than half says the country isis headed in the right direction. sec
for eight years now, american troops have been fighting inside afghanistan. but never before has this prospect of success looked so grim. >> as the president decides what to do next, pentagon has tallied up a nearly $300 billion tab just for the war in afghanistan, as the soldiers killed there, approaches 900. >> we'll get to john hendren in washington. but first, nick schifrin, in kabul. what have they been saying about eight years of presence there? >> reporter: they've been...
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mike boettcher, abc news, camp joyce, afghanistan. >> they fight for all of us and each other. later on "nightline," the regrets of former white house former secretary desiree rogers, her first since leaving the white house. i'll see you on "gma" and tomorrow night on "world news." [music playing] america's beverage companies are working togother to put more information right up front... adding new calorie labels to every single can, bottle, and pack they produce...
mike boettcher, abc news, camp joyce, afghanistan. >> they fight for all of us and each other. later on "nightline," the regrets of former white house former secretary desiree rogers, her first since leaving the white house. i'll see you on "gma" and tomorrow night on "world news." [music playing] america's beverage companies are working togother to put more information right up front... adding new calorie labels to every single can, bottle, and pack they...
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commander in afghanistan says a florida preacher's plan to burn the qur'an threatens the lives of all americans. evil.lam is of the dou >> rev. terry jones plans to burn copies of the book to mark the 9/11 incident. >> it puts our soldiers in jeopardy very likely. images of such an activity could be used by extremists. >> protesters have already filled the streets in afghanistan, some even throwing rocks at u.s. military convoy. national christian organizations have denounced the plan as well. jones is planning to hold the event as scheduled. >>> four columns from the world trade center are being permanently installed today at the entrance of the september 11 museum. the museum is being built next to a memorial. >>> it is a big week for president obama. unveiling plans to revitalize the economy. a new poll shows that he has plenty of ground to make up with voters. that could mean trouble for the president's party. john hendren reports from abc. >> president obama is in campaign mode. >> i think yes we can is more inspiring than no, we can't. >> more americans are saying no to the pres
commander in afghanistan says a florida preacher's plan to burn the qur'an threatens the lives of all americans. evil.lam is of the dou >> rev. terry jones plans to burn copies of the book to mark the 9/11 incident. >> it puts our soldiers in jeopardy very likely. images of such an activity could be used by extremists. >> protesters have already filled the streets in afghanistan, some even throwing rocks at u.s. military convoy. national christian organizations have denounced...
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ryan, thank you. >>> now overseas to afghanistan. there are new developments tonight in a political drama that is seriously complicating president obama's slip rations over whether to send in more american troops. the issue here is if the current government is corrupt and if the u.s. should risk more military lives to support it. nick schifrin is in kabul tonight. nick? reporter: dan, the un-backed commission invest gaiting fraud in the august election has con clupded that so many ballots were fake, president karzai has to face a second round runoff. but tonight, his campaign is totally rejecting that idea, which means the afghan government is in limbo, as is the u.s., which needs a stable ally before it can decide whether to send more troops here. the commission's investigation was supposed to be legally binding, but president karzai is flexing his muscles. his campaign accuses the west of trying to rig the election. >> some foreigners, some political personalities from outside afghanistan, they have interference in that they are tr
ryan, thank you. >>> now overseas to afghanistan. there are new developments tonight in a political drama that is seriously complicating president obama's slip rations over whether to send in more american troops. the issue here is if the current government is corrupt and if the u.s. should risk more military lives to support it. nick schifrin is in kabul tonight. nick? reporter: dan, the un-backed commission invest gaiting fraud in the august election has con clupded that so many...
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he was killed in afghanistan in 2004. -- pat tillman. 100 military scholars will join other volunteers for five separate service projects around the d.c. area today. 71 degrees right now. >> a number of activities are taking place this week as the international aids conference continues at the d.c. convention center. what is going on to address >> 75 degrees at reagan national airport. a little cooler in outlying areas. muggy and a mild start to the day. there are few lingering sprinkles, mainly over howard county and in annapolis. left over sprinkles pushing east. a little energy. otherwise we have some clouds and there's the humidity. 72 in gaithersburg, 72 in leesburg and fort belvoir and 70 in manassas. mid 90's this afternoon. look for spotty afternoon thunderstorms around and after lunch time. that's when they will start. they will be scattered across the region in afternoon and evening. heavy rain is what we are expecting, moving slowly. . mid 90's again tomorrow. another chance of storms, some could be severe. a little breezy on tuesday. wednesday, low humidity, highs in the up
he was killed in afghanistan in 2004. -- pat tillman. 100 military scholars will join other volunteers for five separate service projects around the d.c. area today. 71 degrees right now. >> a number of activities are taking place this week as the international aids conference continues at the d.c. convention center. what is going on to address >> 75 degrees at reagan national airport. a little cooler in outlying areas. muggy and a mild start to the day. there are few lingering...
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in afghanistan announced a taliban insurgents responsible for downing a u.s. military helicopter have been killed. >> at approximately midnight coalition forces killed patel then inserted responsible for this attack against the helicopter. >> general john allen says an air strike launched from an f-16 jet killed the insurgents and one of their leaders. there were found and military intelligence gathered on the ground after the helicopter was shot down and led coalition forces to their whereabouts that we dealt with them with a kinetic strike. we have achieved a certainty that they, in fact, were killed in that strike. >> the loss was crushing. 22 of the most elite military forces navy seals, along with air force and navy personnel 30 americans in all and eight afghans were killedthe chinook was on its way to cover ground forces when there were shot down. the incident raises questions about whether forces should travel and a helicopter. >> the fact that we lost this aircraft is not a decision point as to whether we will use his aircraft in the future. >> presid
in afghanistan announced a taliban insurgents responsible for downing a u.s. military helicopter have been killed. >> at approximately midnight coalition forces killed patel then inserted responsible for this attack against the helicopter. >> general john allen says an air strike launched from an f-16 jet killed the insurgents and one of their leaders. there were found and military intelligence gathered on the ground after the helicopter was shot down and led coalition forces to...
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all three have served in afghanistan, or iraq. the youngest, ryan itzi, lost his friend to a suicide bomber and was lucky to escape with his life. the soldiers fit in recording sessions around their day jobs. and say it's as much about the rank and file as the success. >> we're very proud to do. i've been doing it a long time. and it's a fanst
all three have served in afghanistan, or iraq. the youngest, ryan itzi, lost his friend to a suicide bomber and was lucky to escape with his life. the soldiers fit in recording sessions around their day jobs. and say it's as much about the rank and file as the success. >> we're very proud to do. i've been doing it a long time. and it's a fanst
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on this independence day, general david petraeus took command of the war in afghanistan. at a time when casualties are rising, the american public is getting increasingly impatient and the last commander was just fired for complaining about his bosses in "rolling stone." despite all of that, petraeus made a bold and apparently uncharacteristic statement today. "we are in this to win," he said. we're going to start tonight with martha raddatz in kabul. >> reporter: dan, general petraeus warned there would be tough days ahead, but he is used to those. and he is very used to taking on a new command. we got a glimpse behind the scenes today. general petraeus practicing for his ceremony. the passing of the colors. a microphone test. >> can you hear me now? >> reporter: rehearsal hardly seem eed necessary for petraeus. he's been through similar lair ceremonies so many times. 2008, at central command. and the most significant, iraq 2007. a move that helped lead to a dramatic improvement in security. and today, the official ceremony in afghanistan. >> general david petraeus now a
on this independence day, general david petraeus took command of the war in afghanistan. at a time when casualties are rising, the american public is getting increasingly impatient and the last commander was just fired for complaining about his bosses in "rolling stone." despite all of that, petraeus made a bold and apparently uncharacteristic statement today. "we are in this to win," he said. we're going to start tonight with martha raddatz in kabul. >> reporter: dan,...
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under consideration, activists from colombia, jordan and afghanistan. committee members remain tight-lipped about the secretive decision process. >>> people across the nation's midsection, are in for another wet day,y,fter strong storms triggered dangerous flooding. in the sooner state, slick roads had to be closed off. and the weather is also being blamed for numerous accidents and traffic tie-ups in tulsa. flash flooding trapped a grandmother and her three grandchildren in her car. firefighters had to come to the rescue. they did pull them to the safety. >>> by sunday, the concern may be snow. especially in the chicago area, which would tie the record for the earliest autumn snowfall. >> this is early by chicago standards. in addition to the heavy rain from texas to ohio, there will be severe weather with large hail, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes in houston, memphis, jackson, mississippi and lexington, kentucky. evening showers in the northeast. record heat in florida. and cold from colorado, to montana, to minnesota. >> a high of just 23 degrees
under consideration, activists from colombia, jordan and afghanistan. committee members remain tight-lipped about the secretive decision process. >>> people across the nation's midsection, are in for another wet day,y,fter strong storms triggered dangerous flooding. in the sooner state, slick roads had to be closed off. and the weather is also being blamed for numerous accidents and traffic tie-ups in tulsa. flash flooding trapped a grandmother and her three grandchildren in her car....
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troops posing with dead enemy bodies in afghanistan. a pentagon investigation is now under way. >>> checking out today's weather. thunderstorms from raleigh. severe storms from oklahoma city to des moines. rain around green bay, the dakotas and denver. and snow in the colorado rockies. >>> and finally from us this morning, it is that time of year. mother nature is putting on her annual show at yosemite national park. >> and thanks to warm weather that's melting snow, water is gushing during the famous falls. we have the breathtaking views. >> reporter: right now, it's a pretty magical time. visitors may get a bit wet from the mist coming down the waterfall. >> it's unbelievable. >> it's beautiful. >> reporter: jason doolittle brought his students to experience the flowing waterfalls on sunday. and the views have just been getting better since. >> we were here on monday and the waterfall wasn't flowing as much as it was last year. but it's picked up. and gotten louder. >> reporter: and the falls won't be at their full peak for another mo
troops posing with dead enemy bodies in afghanistan. a pentagon investigation is now under way. >>> checking out today's weather. thunderstorms from raleigh. severe storms from oklahoma city to des moines. rain around green bay, the dakotas and denver. and snow in the colorado rockies. >>> and finally from us this morning, it is that time of year. mother nature is putting on her annual show at yosemite national park. >> and thanks to warm weather that's melting snow,...
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and a new assessment of the war in afghanistan from the commander of u.s. and nato fores there. general stanley mcchrystal says the situation in afghanistan stan is serious but success is achievable with a new strategy. he stopped short of asking for more troops although that is expected shortly. nick schifrin is in afghanistan. >> reporter: nearly eight years after this war began, the u.s. admits it is not winning and has not improved the lives of many afghans. many villages like mukarek in southern afghanistan are still largely controlled by the taliban. many afgha he had it with bo sides. we're fed up with the taliban and we're fed up with you, he says. i am lost. commanders say this war is no longer about how many taliban they can kill or how much land they can seize. it's about preventing taliban from getting access to the population. the new u.s. commander recently told abc's jim sciutto the insurgency is a challenge to afghanistan's sovereignty. >> clearly, the insurgency is serious right now. it has spread geographically, it's spread in intensity in certain areas and its
and a new assessment of the war in afghanistan from the commander of u.s. and nato fores there. general stanley mcchrystal says the situation in afghanistan stan is serious but success is achievable with a new strategy. he stopped short of asking for more troops although that is expected shortly. nick schifrin is in afghanistan. >> reporter: nearly eight years after this war began, the u.s. admits it is not winning and has not improved the lives of many afghans. many villages like mukarek...
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he was killed in afghanistan earlier this month. his funeral like others were attended by the caisson platoon. they have a life-affirming mission. here's bob woodruff. >> reporter: for more than 60 years, the army's caisson platoon has escorted america's fallen to their final resting places in arlington national cemetery with honor and pride. but now, the old guard is taking on a new role, helping to heal america's wounded. >> going to mount from the near side, huh? >> reporter: some of these soldiers are just learning to believe it or not, riding can help. >> it retains those upper leg muscles to move the way you want them to move when you are walking, either with your natural level or a prosthetic. >> reporter: the riders use pads not saddles to better feel how the horse moves. >> when a horse moves at the walk, their hip movement is the same as yours and mine. what we want them to do is get in sync with the movement of that horse. >> reporter: the weekly sessions also help alleviate the pain associated with prosthetics. mike cain
he was killed in afghanistan earlier this month. his funeral like others were attended by the caisson platoon. they have a life-affirming mission. here's bob woodruff. >> reporter: for more than 60 years, the army's caisson platoon has escorted america's fallen to their final resting places in arlington national cemetery with honor and pride. but now, the old guard is taking on a new role, helping to heal america's wounded. >> going to mount from the near side, huh? >>...
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that brings the number of americans killed in afghanistan this month to 25. last month, 43 americans died there. >>> the search continues tonight for the pilot of an air force at-16 that collided with another plane of the coast of south carolina. they found an oil slick and debris but they did not know where is from. they collided last night during a training exercise. the other jet landed safely in charleston. >>> a judge has ruled that virginia violated the rightsf some absentee voters. the 4000 ballots of service members, including those overseas, are the focus of a wsuit filed by john mccain's campaign. the suit alleged the ballots were not mailed and time and should be returned before the polls closed. they have been ordered to count and certify the ballots. >>> another dreary day. doug hill has the weather forecast. >> washington nationals superstar stephen strasburg makes his debut, and there is a report that chris samuels will miss the rest of his season and his career may be in jeopardy. >>> metro is making it easier to use your cell phone. they set
that brings the number of americans killed in afghanistan this month to 25. last month, 43 americans died there. >>> the search continues tonight for the pilot of an air force at-16 that collided with another plane of the coast of south carolina. they found an oil slick and debris but they did not know where is from. they collided last night during a training exercise. the other jet landed safely in charleston. >>> a judge has ruled that virginia violated the rightsf some...
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for the first time since the president announced a new direction for the war in afghanistan, u.s. marines are in the middle of a massive operation to root out insurgents. >> "operation cobra's anger" began at 3:00 a.m. in afghanistan, aided by planes, helicopters and tanks. this video is brand-new, from the scene. the marines are trying to take back a large taliban-controlled town. abc's miguel marquez is on the front lines. and says initial resistance is light. but danger is everywhere. >> reporter: what marines are trying to do is cut off lines of communication and supply for insurgents. marines would also like to take the entire down of nawzad. it is now literally a ghost town with small shops. marines would like to move back in and take it back. the taliban has taken over much of this town. and they have placed thousands of homemade bombs. >> miguel says many of those bombs are small, meant to maim, not kill. in southern afghanistan, doing what the president outlined on tuesday night to reverse the taliban's momentum. marines hope to return the town to local control. >>> back
for the first time since the president announced a new direction for the war in afghanistan, u.s. marines are in the middle of a massive operation to root out insurgents. >> "operation cobra's anger" began at 3:00 a.m. in afghanistan, aided by planes, helicopters and tanks. this video is brand-new, from the scene. the marines are trying to take back a large taliban-controlled town. abc's miguel marquez is on the front lines. and says initial resistance is light. but danger is...
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the attack was carried out two weeks ago in eastern afghanistan. hillary clinton's e-mail controversy is gaining new ground. officials are asking the justice department to review it as a criminal matter after it was found she used her personal e-mail while secretary of state. we look at the investigation and what it could mean for the presidential hopeful. >> a criminal investigation could be opened for the personal e-mail account that hillary clinton used while she was secretary of state. according to the new york times two inspectors general have asked the justice department to open a criminal investigation to see if federal classified information was misused or mishandled in connection with clinton's personal account. the inspector generals are independent officials who conduct audits investigations the organizations for which they are responsible. clinton has insisted she never handled classified information on her personal account. she says that she followed appropriate practices when dealing with classified materials. any released e-mails dee
the attack was carried out two weeks ago in eastern afghanistan. hillary clinton's e-mail controversy is gaining new ground. officials are asking the justice department to review it as a criminal matter after it was found she used her personal e-mail while secretary of state. we look at the investigation and what it could mean for the presidential hopeful. >> a criminal investigation could be opened for the personal e-mail account that hillary clinton used while she was secretary of...
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correct and and and the journey from afghanistan to arlington -- >> and a man who during the from afghanistan to arlington. find out who is responsible for saving his life. >> >> a violent night in anaheim might be sparking some changes. this was the scene overnight an estimated 1000 protesters clashing with police. 24 people were arrested, several have minor injuries. federal officials have now agreed to review the shooting. tom tancredo will meet with the fbi and the u.s. attorney's office on friday. >> a child was involved in an accidental shooting. news choppers 7 is live over the scene. this is on empire st. in dale city. the child is being treated for serious injury. no word if the child fired the shot or if someone else accidentally shot him or her. we do have a reporter on the way. we did just learned it was a 4- year-old boy involved in this incident. more details as they become available. for now, the montgomery tunnel that will eventually be used for the purple line has become a popular spot for criminals. >> it is the capital crescent trail that runs through the yalem tunnel. many
correct and and and the journey from afghanistan to arlington -- >> and a man who during the from afghanistan to arlington. find out who is responsible for saving his life. >> >> a violent night in anaheim might be sparking some changes. this was the scene overnight an estimated 1000 protesters clashing with police. 24 people were arrested, several have minor injuries. federal officials have now agreed to review the shooting. tom tancredo will meet with the fbi and the u.s....
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four in iraq and eight in afghanistan. the army ranger was solemnly carried back to american soil, joining more than 1,300 americans who have fallen in the afghan war. >> showed a lot of love. loved to help people. >> reporter: sergeant vogler's parents are deaf. and another son gave voice to their grief. >> loved that boy. >> reporter: those that loved him, included his comrades in arms. >> lance was an exceptional leader. >> reporter: in 2001, just weeks after the 9/11 attacks, president bush announced the invasion of afghanistan. >> on my orders, the united states military has begun strikes of the taliban regime in afghanistan. >> reporter: the unpopular war continues to frustrate president obama. steven portnoy, abc news, washington. >>> and so much talk about war. but this morning, peace. as in the nobel peace prize. it's being handed out this morning in oslo, norway. several women are among the hot favorites to win the prestigious award and its $1.5 million prize. if any of them are named, they would be just the 13th
four in iraq and eight in afghanistan. the army ranger was solemnly carried back to american soil, joining more than 1,300 americans who have fallen in the afghan war. >> showed a lot of love. loved to help people. >> reporter: sergeant vogler's parents are deaf. and another son gave voice to their grief. >> loved that boy. >> reporter: those that loved him, included his comrades in arms. >> lance was an exceptional leader. >> reporter: in 2001, just weeks...
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today, as iraq quiets, afghanistan erupts. in the south, bravo company o would rather trample fields than drive on roads typically booby-trapped with bombs. so humvees roll over villagers' only means of income. this simple bomb almost killed three of bravo company's men -- a rubber trigger, toilet paper and something to hold it together. >> so that's three years of intelligence and action here and last month was the peak of it. since my battalion has been here, first significant activities. >> reporter: roadside bombs have also helped make the war more dangerous for civilians. more than 1,000 have died this year, according to the u.n. the majority are caused by the taliban, but many are from american air strikes. >> we are here to protect them. and if we harm them in any way, and they associate us with damage or injury, then it is difficult to make a good argument for their support. >> reporter: commanders say this war is no longer about how many taliban they can kill or how much land they can seize. it's about preventing the
today, as iraq quiets, afghanistan erupts. in the south, bravo company o would rather trample fields than drive on roads typically booby-trapped with bombs. so humvees roll over villagers' only means of income. this simple bomb almost killed three of bravo company's men -- a rubber trigger, toilet paper and something to hold it together. >> so that's three years of intelligence and action here and last month was the peak of it. since my battalion has been here, first significant...
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that led them to a compound in a remote, wooded area in central afghanistan. bob macdonald has ordered state flags to fly at half staff as a day of mourning for those service members killed in afghanistan. the commonwealth the sum to one of the nation's largest military communities, including the navy seals. >>> photographs of what appeared to be a metro station managers asleep on the job. take a look at this. this is one of two taken at separate stations. this morning they say the men are still on the job. >> apparently sleeping on the job. to metro employees appear to of those stock. -- two metro employees appear to be asleep on the job. some passengers say they're not surprised. and >> i see this all the time. >> this was taken just after midnight at the columbia heights metro station where crime has been on the rise. this one was taken in boston a few days earlier. in both, but the employees appeared completely oblivious to what was happening on the security monitors. >> what if there was an emergency? you would not be able to respond because you were too
that led them to a compound in a remote, wooded area in central afghanistan. bob macdonald has ordered state flags to fly at half staff as a day of mourning for those service members killed in afghanistan. the commonwealth the sum to one of the nation's largest military communities, including the navy seals. >>> photographs of what appeared to be a metro station managers asleep on the job. take a look at this. this is one of two taken at separate stations. this morning they say the men...
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the new commander in afghanistan is really the old commander in afghanistan. >> general petraeus communicated in our review last fall. and he supported and helped design the strategy we have in place. >> reporter: general petraeus has been the man above the man president obama fired after an embarrassing "rolling stone" article. >> war is bigger than any man or woman. whether a private, a general, or a president. >> reporter: now, petraeus essentially takes a step down, from central command, to top ground commander in afghanistan. general stanley mcchrystal fades into the background. >> this is the most pressing theater. the most pressing mission. and petraeus has the relationships and has the relationship with the president. and this is as close as you can get without missing a beat. >> reporter: in the "rolling stone" piece, aides said mcchrystal was pretty disappointed in his first meeting with president obama because the president clearly didn't know anything about him, who he was. quote, here is a guy who is going to run his war. but he didn't seem engaged. >> conduct in the recently-pub
the new commander in afghanistan is really the old commander in afghanistan. >> general petraeus communicated in our review last fall. and he supported and helped design the strategy we have in place. >> reporter: general petraeus has been the man above the man president obama fired after an embarrassing "rolling stone" article. >> war is bigger than any man or woman. whether a private, a general, or a president. >> reporter: now, petraeus essentially takes a...
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i think people are tired of this genre of movieiven it deals with afghanistan. it's not like that at all. go see it. it's intense and great. >> i went to see "up in the air," a new george clooney movie. i'm a big clooney fan. i liked this movie a lot. >> good. >> it is for our times, it works very well. this is a guy who is -- i tell you what, he is corporate coldness incarnate. his job is to fire people for companies who dot want to do it themselves. he as frequent flyer and he lives his life in airports and in planes and he loves that life. but really, this one like "brothers" is really not about just frequent flyers and firing people, this is really about relationships and emotions. i give this one 4 kernels. i thought it was a very good movie. jason wrightman, who's the director, it's really about how we interact and do we need people in our lives or not? >>> climate control. today's environmental meeting of the minds in copenhagen. their goals and challenges worldwide. >>> then, political divide. the president's sunday visit to capil hill and why his health
i think people are tired of this genre of movieiven it deals with afghanistan. it's not like that at all. go see it. it's intense and great. >> i went to see "up in the air," a new george clooney movie. i'm a big clooney fan. i liked this movie a lot. >> good. >> it is for our times, it works very well. this is a guy who is -- i tell you what, he is corporate coldness incarnate. his job is to fire people for companies who dot want to do it themselves. he as frequent...
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. >>> some significant developments tonight in the chopper crashed in afghanistan. the top commander says the taliban insurance responsible for the crash have been killed. there were killed during an air strike early monday morning. the government is investigating the circumstances behind the crash. >>> here at home, there is a growing up memorial to the servicemen across social media. >> these facebook tribute pages are the very first look into the lives of members of a navy seal team 6. their lives are usually kept extremely private but in light of this tragedy their friends and family want to remember their sacrifice and share it with you. thoughts, prayers and personal family photos fill the facebook pages dedicated to the men killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan on saturday. it is the single most tragic loss of life since the war began and the sadness is bringing people together. >> a sacrifice their lives for america and i don't think a lot of people realize that. >> one woman wrote -- thank you for the alba sacrifice so that we can live in freedom. my
. >>> some significant developments tonight in the chopper crashed in afghanistan. the top commander says the taliban insurance responsible for the crash have been killed. there were killed during an air strike early monday morning. the government is investigating the circumstances behind the crash. >>> here at home, there is a growing up memorial to the servicemen across social media. >> these facebook tribute pages are the very first look into the lives of members of a...
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but as that happens, the war in afghanistan rages on, with 17 troops killed just last month. the pressures on military families are intense. >> multiple deployments. figuring out, what you do with a child when you're moving for the seventh or eighth time, from state to state to state. and i was floored by the stories i heard. i was educated, consider myself pretty well-informed about a lot of issues. didn't know these stories. >> reporter: she says the stories motivated her and the vice president's wife, jill biden, to create a program called joining forces. they've taken the message to "sesame street." >> it's important to know the people in your neighborhood who serve in the military. >> because they and their families need our support. >> reporter: and to primetime, helping to expand a military center to vets on "extreme makeover: home edition." >> move that bus. >> reporter: but the toughest problems, of course, television cameos cannot solve, like the crushing unemployment rate of returning vets. at 9.7%, it's almost two points worse than the dismal numbers for the rest
but as that happens, the war in afghanistan rages on, with 17 troops killed just last month. the pressures on military families are intense. >> multiple deployments. figuring out, what you do with a child when you're moving for the seventh or eighth time, from state to state to state. and i was floored by the stories i heard. i was educated, consider myself pretty well-informed about a lot of issues. didn't know these stories. >> reporter: she says the stories motivated her and the...
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he has discussed afghanistan on many occasions. and he's made it very clear that he finds it's very dangerous for our troops. he said that he's going to conduct a review of the conditions on the ground if he's elected as president and make sure that our interests in afghanistan are preserved and there's no conversation, no conversation with the democratic party right now, around what those interests are. do they still care if afghanistan becomes a haven for terrorism? are they going to postpone their withdraw if they feel it's not appropriate at this time. it really seems as though this withdrawal level in afghanistan has been set on a political time schedule. >> but what mitt romney said during the primary, and i quote, we should not negotiate with the taliban, we should defeat the taliban. if romney's position is we should fight on in afghanistan until we defeat the taliban whatever that means, he'll lose and he should lose. >> you get the last word. >> his position is that we should not be looking at afghanistan through a politi
he has discussed afghanistan on many occasions. and he's made it very clear that he finds it's very dangerous for our troops. he said that he's going to conduct a review of the conditions on the ground if he's elected as president and make sure that our interests in afghanistan are preserved and there's no conversation, no conversation with the democratic party right now, around what those interests are. do they still care if afghanistan becomes a haven for terrorism? are they going to postpone...
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marine base in the helmand province of afghanistan. he went out on patrol and he survived on scraps. that is when a civilian first fell in love with him. >> he was a 6-month-old, loving a gentle puppy. i was drawn to him immediately. >> she saved him from being put down and moved him here to arlington could it cost him thousands of dollars. she plans to certify him as a therapy to help returning troops. >> welcome to arlington. between about 4:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. we will have the highest likelihood of severe storms high north in the metro. parents this ar i'm going to teach your kids that magic does exist. it's called science! here's what they'll need. ♪ pencils, folders notebooks. ♪ ♪ backpacks, denims, graphic tees. ♪ ♪ markers, calculators. whoa! ♪ ♪ converse one start tennies ♪ ♪ well, pencils, hair gel, binders. ♪ ♪ pencils, hair gel, binders. ♪ announcer: school takes a lot, target has it all. if you've been successful, you didn't get there on your own. if you've got a business, you didn't build that. so
marine base in the helmand province of afghanistan. he went out on patrol and he survived on scraps. that is when a civilian first fell in love with him. >> he was a 6-month-old, loving a gentle puppy. i was drawn to him immediately. >> she saved him from being put down and moved him here to arlington could it cost him thousands of dollars. she plans to certify him as a therapy to help returning troops. >> welcome to arlington. between about 4:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. we will...
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those troops would concentrate on protecting the major cities in afghanistan. they would focus on training the afghan army and building up the government. an announcement by the president could come as early as the beginning of november, a few days after the afghanistan election. jeremy and vinita? >> viviana hurtado reporting this morning from washington. ththks, viviana. >>> meanwhile, pakistanan government, said recent bombings, has only strengthened its resolve to root outut insurgent strongholds. a car bomb exploded in the middle of a crowded market, killing at least 105 people. st of them were women and children. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton had arrived in pakistan just hours before that car bomb went off. she condemned the attack. but praised the government for its fight against extremists. today, clinton is visiting the city of lahore under extra high security. it's the second leg of her three-day visit, aimed at improving relations with pakistanis. >>> we are learning about the radical leader of a detroit mosque, killed in a shootout with fbi
those troops would concentrate on protecting the major cities in afghanistan. they would focus on training the afghan army and building up the government. an announcement by the president could come as early as the beginning of november, a few days after the afghanistan election. jeremy and vinita? >> viviana hurtado reporting this morning from washington. ththks, viviana. >>> meanwhile, pakistanan government, said recent bombings, has only strengthened its resolve to root outut...
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, plastic surgery and skin graft are the painful battles nearly 1000 wounded warriors from iraq and afghanistan face. >> science now has a way to regroup body parts. -- regrow body parts. >> they found me about 20 feet from my truck on fire. >> before afghanistan, this specialist look like the boy next door. when he came home, he learned his battle was just beginning. >> 40% burns to the face on the shoulder down to my hands. >> doctors are looking at new ways to help wounded soldiers by growing new body parts. >> we have the potential to form a whole cumin in nine months. >> at the university of pittsburgh, researchers are using powder made from a pig's bladder to regrow fingers. one man's severed finger when from this to this. one goal is to regrow fingertips. >> stimulating the growth allows them to make change at a grocery store or turn a key. >> the doctor is engineering years -- ears to help damages -- to help these is damaged in war. >> 46 cecil and mice, he says he plans to implant the first year -- already successful on mice, he plans to do the first implant this year. >> this will eve
, plastic surgery and skin graft are the painful battles nearly 1000 wounded warriors from iraq and afghanistan face. >> science now has a way to regroup body parts. -- regrow body parts. >> they found me about 20 feet from my truck on fire. >> before afghanistan, this specialist look like the boy next door. when he came home, he learned his battle was just beginning. >> 40% burns to the face on the shoulder down to my hands. >> doctors are looking at new ways to...
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it >> it has been eight years since american troops entered afghanistan. we now have a different president. for a variety of reasons, the situation in afghanistan is deteriorating. at 6:00, the import decision the president may soon have to -- the important decision the president may soon have to make. also, a new statue unveiled at the capitol today, a first for this historic building. >>> let's see if it is safe to walk outside without having to batten down the hatches. >> the wind advisory expires at 6:00. for my friends on wtop radio, i issued takeover advisory. it is cold out there to the west, but still mild and the city, temperatures hovering in the 70's. clear skies, fair weather clouds, pleasant evening. on the weatherbug, 57 degrees hagerstown, 56 frederick county. 60 in potomac. back in the metro area, low 60's, alexandria's 63, 63 degrees suitland. for the south, war story, southern charles county, 70 degrees. the story for the wind on the weather graphics, the latest wind speed, sustaed wind, it is coming down. 22 m.p.h. winds it in leesburg,
it >> it has been eight years since american troops entered afghanistan. we now have a different president. for a variety of reasons, the situation in afghanistan is deteriorating. at 6:00, the import decision the president may soon have to -- the important decision the president may soon have to make. also, a new statue unveiled at the capitol today, a first for this historic building. >>> let's see if it is safe to walk outside without having to batten down the hatches....
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war efforts in afghanistan. nick schifrin has more from kabul, afghanistan. tell us what's going on and why this is so important to the u.s.? >> reporter: well, kate, good morning. i think the u.s. wants the pakistanis to do this for two reasons. one, it thinks it would make pakistan safer. 80% of the attacks in pakistan are launched from this area. as you said, the u.s. also believes that it will make afghanistan and u.s. troops in afghanistan more safe, because it thinks this is the main liban, al qaeda stronghold in the area where militants can launch attacks on u.s. troops. no one thinks this is going to be easy. the pakistanis are using some 30,000 troops. waziristan has some of the least hospitable terrain in the region. pakist pakistani military has tried to do this, each time they failed. >> and nick, how about the election? are we any closer to finding out who won in afghanistan? >> reporter: well, it's been two months now since this election took place and we still don't have a winner. today, the election commissions are meeting to try and decide ho
war efforts in afghanistan. nick schifrin has more from kabul, afghanistan. tell us what's going on and why this is so important to the u.s.? >> reporter: well, kate, good morning. i think the u.s. wants the pakistanis to do this for two reasons. one, it thinks it would make pakistan safer. 80% of the attacks in pakistan are launched from this area. as you said, the u.s. also believes that it will make afghanistan and u.s. troops in afghanistan more safe, because it thinks this is the...
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privately criticized the pakistanis for not taking the fight to these tribal areas on the border with afghanistan, i think everyone was very surprised to hear the secretary of state make such an open and such a blunt criticism of the pakistanis. and it didn't go down well. stephanie? >> and the secretary finds herself going from one hot spot to another. right? >> reporter: that's right. out of the fire pyre into the fire almost. she's going back to the middle east to try to kick-start the peace process, that the president, president obama, has set such store by. months ago, he and secretary clinton came out publicly, in the drive to breathe new life back into the paleinian peace process. that was seven months ago. special envoy, george mitchell, is back in the area today. his tenth visit. and is still no nearer to these peace talks. difficult work for her in pakistan. even more difficult work for her coming up in palestine and israel, stephanie. >> to be sure. simon mcgregor-wood reporting from london this morning. thank you. >>> and be sure to watch "good morning america" for the exclusive inter
privately criticized the pakistanis for not taking the fight to these tribal areas on the border with afghanistan, i think everyone was very surprised to hear the secretary of state make such an open and such a blunt criticism of the pakistanis. and it didn't go down well. stephanie? >> and the secretary finds herself going from one hot spot to another. right? >> reporter: that's right. out of the fire pyre into the fire almost. she's going back to the middle east to try to...
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a developing story from afghanistan, a u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 civilians during a shooting spree has left the country. the still unidentified soldier was flown to a detention center in kuwait. officials said the transfer does not mean his trial will not be held in afghanistan. leon panetta says this soldier could receive the death penalty if convicted. >> the soldier accused of leaking classified documents to whistleblowing website will be in court for a motion hearing. bradley manning faces life in prison if convicted of aiding the enemy charges. he has not yet entered a plea. today marks the end of the line for former illinois right blagojevich. >> he is scheduled to begin his prison sentence this morning. he is not going quietly. >> good morning. the man who loves the spotlight as much as rod blagojevich could not help themselves but give a bid farewell speech to tv cameras before he heads to a federal penitentiary later today in colorado. >> i am proud as i leave and into the next part of what is a dark and hard
a developing story from afghanistan, a u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 civilians during a shooting spree has left the country. the still unidentified soldier was flown to a detention center in kuwait. officials said the transfer does not mean his trial will not be held in afghanistan. leon panetta says this soldier could receive the death penalty if convicted. >> the soldier accused of leaking classified documents to whistleblowing website will be in court for a motion hearing. bradley...
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troops in afghanistan. the percentage of soldiers that who rated their unit's morale as high was 10.2% in 2007. in 2009, it fell to 5.7%. divorce is on the rise, so is suicide. and the reports say they're aren't enough mental health workers on to ground to help. >> it's a chronic strain on the system and the issue isn't from where i stand, okay, everybody should go home, let's recognize this and what do we need to do? the supports we need to have in place? >> reporter: military morale suffered another blow after the ft. hood shooting when nidal hasan killed 13 soldiers. several were buried yesterday. but mental health workers point to an additional stress factor for soldiers -- waiting for the president to redefine their mission. >> that uncertainty, that points in the mix unease and yes, that affects people psychologically. and it affects the families. >> reporter: according to the study, morale among u.s. troops in iraq is up. but in afghanistan, army officials say they want one mental health official for
troops in afghanistan. the percentage of soldiers that who rated their unit's morale as high was 10.2% in 2007. in 2009, it fell to 5.7%. divorce is on the rise, so is suicide. and the reports say they're aren't enough mental health workers on to ground to help. >> it's a chronic strain on the system and the issue isn't from where i stand, okay, everybody should go home, let's recognize this and what do we need to do? the supports we need to have in place? >> reporter: military...
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hundreds have been caught from pakistan, afghanistan, somalia, yemen, iran, and iraq. if the border does become a gateway, nobody would have a clue they are here. >>> we have word of a medical breakthrough tonight. it an experimental vaccine has prevented hiv infection in a study conducted in thailand. 60,000 people were given a vaccine or placebo and followed for three years. the vaccine was showed reduce infection by 31%. however, in my only work on the strain that is common in thailand. researchers say that the study is a step in the right direction. backseat development is possible. >>> and it looks like life forms might be able to some they live on the moon. they have discovered a very thin layer of water on the surface. it could be useful for a space program sunday. they hope the discovery will help change people's's minds about returning to the moon in 2020. >> and real estate prices will go through. and >> by now. >>> or otherwise, we are ok. things change quickly over the weekend. every day, we will get something different in the weather. 77 as the number at t
hundreds have been caught from pakistan, afghanistan, somalia, yemen, iran, and iraq. if the border does become a gateway, nobody would have a clue they are here. >>> we have word of a medical breakthrough tonight. it an experimental vaccine has prevented hiv infection in a study conducted in thailand. 60,000 people were given a vaccine or placebo and followed for three years. the vaccine was showed reduce infection by 31%. however, in my only work on the strain that is common in...
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pressure increases on the president to make a decision on troop levels in afghanistan. critics say he is making too long to waive the request of general mcchrystal who has requested an additional 40,000 troops. we will have more on the president's decision later this hour. >> thank you. >>> authorities say two more people have died from the virus in maryland. many parents still are having a tough time finding the vaccine. courtney robinson is live with more on that. good morning. >> a lot of people are frustrated. they have not been able to get the swine flu vaccine. people have been waiting in lines for hours trying to get this vaccine, only to be turned away. we are here in cheverly this morning and you can see about a doze people already. they are hoping that once the doors are open, they will be able to get the vaccine. we have alison with us this morning. you arrived around 5:00 a.m. to get in line. you were first in line. it has been frustrating. you have tried over and over. >> i tried to go to my doctor. they ran out of the vaccine within three hours. i went to
pressure increases on the president to make a decision on troop levels in afghanistan. critics say he is making too long to waive the request of general mcchrystal who has requested an additional 40,000 troops. we will have more on the president's decision later this hour. >> thank you. >>> authorities say two more people have died from the virus in maryland. many parents still are having a tough time finding the vaccine. courtney robinson is live with more on that. good morning....
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the spent the past year maintaining aircraft in afghanistan. of an armyy was part national guard effort to publicly recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers and their families. kellye: the heat and humidity coming back. a little hotl get and humid tomorrow, very short-lived and quick. the rain chances, not a terrible idea to have a small umbrella, but the chances in the afternoon. that's chances of storms to the west, redeveloping in the east. eileen whelan tomorrow morning will give you the back to school and work forecast. kidse: we hope all of the have a great first day back to school. lou: i don't want to go. kellye: you are ready for it. thanks so much for joining us. kellye: there have been more than 100 homicides in d.c. this year, a 30% increase over 2014. jennifer donelan looks at how one neighborhood is going old-school to fight back against crime. as the ongoing time rave crosses over the district -- >> i'm concerned about the uptick in crime. jennifer: ward 4 council members want new eyes for an old program. >>
the spent the past year maintaining aircraft in afghanistan. of an armyy was part national guard effort to publicly recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers and their families. kellye: the heat and humidity coming back. a little hotl get and humid tomorrow, very short-lived and quick. the rain chances, not a terrible idea to have a small umbrella, but the chances in the afternoon. that's chances of storms to the west, redeveloping in the east. eileen whelan tomorrow morning will give you the...
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course in afghanistan. here's jake tapper. >> reporter: president obama is worried about partnering with president karzai if he's not seen as legitimate. >> what's most important is that there is a sense of legitimacy in afghanistan among the afghan people for their government. if there is not, tt makes our task much more difficult. >> reporter: the august afghan election was riddled with fraud. administration sources tell abc news that this is a crucial moment. unless karzai takes steps to restore credibility, it will be difficult to suessfully implement general mcchrystal's plan to send more troops into the country in a counterinsurgency nation-building strategy. >> government that is, enjoys the support of the people and is accepted by those that did not vote for the man who emerges as president, it makes no sense to ramp up. on the other hand, we cannot afford to pull out. >> reporter: in kabul, u.s. ambassador karl eikenberry is urging president karzai to cooperate in a possible runoff. already, ballot
course in afghanistan. here's jake tapper. >> reporter: president obama is worried about partnering with president karzai if he's not seen as legitimate. >> what's most important is that there is a sense of legitimacy in afghanistan among the afghan people for their government. if there is not, tt makes our task much more difficult. >> reporter: the august afghan election was riddled with fraud. administration sources tell abc news that this is a crucial moment. unless karzai...
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taking regular jobs because he did not what the taxes he was paying going towards america's war in afghanistan and iraq. he is currently being held without bond tonight. >>> this is just the latest terror plot foiled and a terror plot, stopping attacks before they happen. anti-terrorist call centers, and caroline lyders got a rare glimpse inside one of them. >> you have probably seen the signs on the highway giving a number to call to report suspicious activity. we wanted to know where those calls go and what happens to the information. tonight, maryland law enforcement let us inside the room they call "the watch." the past couple months, maryland drivers may have seen more of the signs, and there are more for a reason. >> we are seeing people who are born here, citizens, becoming radicalized and what to do us harm. >> we want to know where the calls go into answers them. for security reasons, we cannot show you the outside of the building or tell you where it is. 24 hours per day, seven days per week, a law enforcement officer from any of 30 agencies across the state is there. >> we will ask
taking regular jobs because he did not what the taxes he was paying going towards america's war in afghanistan and iraq. he is currently being held without bond tonight. >>> this is just the latest terror plot foiled and a terror plot, stopping attacks before they happen. anti-terrorist call centers, and caroline lyders got a rare glimpse inside one of them. >> you have probably seen the signs on the highway giving a number to call to report suspicious activity. we wanted to know...
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. >> but he hasn't left the car in afghanistan behind. abc's yunji de nies is traveling with the president. and joins us this morning from tokyo. good morning, yunji. >> reporter: good morning, jeremy and vinita. the president has a lot to talk about. but his main mission on this visit is diplomacy. on his first visit to the regi as president, the white house says he's really here to strengthen relationships. president obama touched down in too, kicking off a week-long, asian tour. where he'll visit four countries and meet with a bevy of world leaders. mr. obama's agenda is broad. international economy, climate change, global security, and the war in afghanistan. while there's plenty to talk about, unlike past presidential trips, there's no concrete agreements expected out of his tour. on his way here, the president stopped in alaska to mt with troops. mr. obama is not expected to announce whether he will send more american forces to afghanistan, until after he returns to washington. he promised the soldiers a clear mission, should he dec
. >> but he hasn't left the car in afghanistan behind. abc's yunji de nies is traveling with the president. and joins us this morning from tokyo. good morning, yunji. >> reporter: good morning, jeremy and vinita. the president has a lot to talk about. but his main mission on this visit is diplomacy. on his first visit to the regi as president, the white house says he's really here to strengthen relationships. president obama touched down in too, kicking off a week-long, asian tour....
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sailors disappeared in afghanistan on friday is confirmed dead. a nato official says that his body has been recovered. a colorado's state lawmaker says the sale was his wife's nephew, a 30-year-old justin mcnelly. as for the other sailor, taliban officials say that he is in a safe place where any bill not be found. >>> police in oakland, calif. nonetheless the second person in connection with a local husbands and father's murder. he was scheduled to have a job interview with google. huggins and his girlfriend housley. the girlfriend has admitted now to murdering the man. >> i am very angry that his life was taken away so unjustly and with no reason. >> the two suspects caught on surveillance video got away with only $10. >>> now to the latest on the oil disaster in the gulf of mexico. there will be a change of leadership at bp. tony hayward will step down october 1 to be replaced by american bob utley. tony hayward's had angered many in the u.s.. kenneth feinberg is expected to talk about his efforts this afternoon. >>> former illinois gov. rod bl
sailors disappeared in afghanistan on friday is confirmed dead. a nato official says that his body has been recovered. a colorado's state lawmaker says the sale was his wife's nephew, a 30-year-old justin mcnelly. as for the other sailor, taliban officials say that he is in a safe place where any bill not be found. >>> police in oakland, calif. nonetheless the second person in connection with a local husbands and father's murder. he was scheduled to have a job interview with google....
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military in afghanistan is over. >> we're home. we're so happy to be home. we missed you guys. >> reporter: major clydella prichard-allen is a 21-year veteran of the army. this week, she was welcomed home by her twin sister, who served in iraq, and her children. >> i'll be in the army when i grow up, following in my mommy's footsteps. >> reporter: first lieutenant daniel loeffler dropped out of college, turned down a good job and joined the army after 9/11. back after his fifth deployment. >> i'm certainly glad to be home, although it means that someone else is over there fighting in my place. >> reporter: though the surge is over, the war is not. there are still 68,000 american troops in afghanistan -- troops that loeffler hopes will someday see success. >> 30 years from now, i would love to be sitting on my couch talking to my grandchildren, telling them about afghanistan and how the people don't live in fear anymore and that i had a part in earning that freedom. >> reporter: but that is a determination that is a long way away. martha raddatz, abc news, wa
military in afghanistan is over. >> we're home. we're so happy to be home. we missed you guys. >> reporter: major clydella prichard-allen is a 21-year veteran of the army. this week, she was welcomed home by her twin sister, who served in iraq, and her children. >> i'll be in the army when i grow up, following in my mommy's footsteps. >> reporter: first lieutenant daniel loeffler dropped out of college, turned down a good job and joined the army after 9/11. back after...
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little was the team leader, the old hand in afghanistan, who survived three wars here. today, we learned more about who died with him. thomas graham quit his dental practice four years ago to provide afghan kids free care. glen lap was a volunteer. sheryl beckett lived in kabul and worked on community development and maternal health. and karen woo, the surgeon who gave up a london practice. last year, she fell in love in kabul and was supposed to be married in two weeks to patty smi smith. >> you could rely on her. yeah. so -- one second, mate. yeah. somebody you could rely on. >> reporter: the team braved incredible hardship to set up their eye clinic. they hiked through extreme little remote mountains. on their way back to kabul, they were ambushed. the taliban claimed credit, but the local police say the attackers were likely criminals. they have combined with insurgents to make this area lawless. u.s. troops pulled out of the area last year. >> lawlessness is spreading. and there's a culture of impunity where people feel they can get away with things because they're
little was the team leader, the old hand in afghanistan, who survived three wars here. today, we learned more about who died with him. thomas graham quit his dental practice four years ago to provide afghan kids free care. glen lap was a volunteer. sheryl beckett lived in kabul and worked on community development and maternal health. and karen woo, the surgeon who gave up a london practice. last year, she fell in love in kabul and was supposed to be married in two weeks to patty smi smith....